You may be a victim of software counterfeiting

[Mcpepsii]

I recently logged on and noticed that i got an error that said, "you may be a victim of software counterfeiting" followed by a black desktop that says, "Windows 7, Build 7601, This copy of windows is not genuine". This is strange because I have a legit copy of windows, and i am currently using it on my other computer as well with no issues. I am not getting an error code when I log on such as 0x80070005 however when i try to use the Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool and i try to copy the information i keep getting an error. Could somone please help me!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You can only use a single license key on one computer,therefore the other install is considered not genuine by microsoft.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

To make it legit you will need to purchase another key from microsoft!

 

[Mcpepsii]

No thats not true, you can install it on up to 3 computers on a single liscence key.
Source: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/can-i-install-windows-7-on-more-than-one-computer/98446282-a524-4ec0-a45d-3ebefb3ed799

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Only if you have a family pack license.

 

[JDFan]

This is strange because I have a legit copy of windows, and i am currently using it on my other computer as well with no issues.

Therein lies your problem -- the authentication server keeps track of the license and it currently shows it in use by more than 1 system so flags it as non genuine !! -- the license can only be used on 1 system at a time and once you place it on another system the first systems license is no longer valid.

 

[Mcpepsii]

Best answer selected by mcpepsii.

 

[Mcpepsii]

Hmm this sums up alot haha, Thanks

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Thanks for the backup JD ^

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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